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Book SynopsisSecond Edition
Trade Review... an essential for deacons--temporary or permanent.Church
Succinct and solid, Fr. Kwatera’s short volume lays out the deacon’s liturgical duties in each of the pertinent sacraments, as well as postoral care of the sick, Communion outside Mass, Benediction, the liturgy of the hours, the way of the Cross, and the Holy Week Liturgies.Church
Recommended for all theological collections.Catholic Library World
The Liturgical Ministry of Deacons can also be effectively used in parish educational programs and vocational recruitment seminars.Catholic Library World
. . . packed with useful information for both transitional and permanent deacons. It is the perfect refresher or explanation and allows someone considering taking formation classes to understand what they are doing and why.CRUX of the News
This brief and very helpful book would be perfect for diaconal formation and/or as a gift for the newly ordained deacon…very highly recommended.Alan Hommerding
Table of ContentsContents Preface vii
Introduction 1
Flying Duo in the Liturgy 11
Some Preliminaries 18
The Deacon’s Role in . . .
The Celebration of the Eucharist 27
Initiation of Adults 50
Baptism of Children 53
Reception of Baptized Christians into Full Communion with the Catholic Church 58
Confirmation 60
Reconciliation 61
Marriage 62
Ordinations 65
Pastoral Care and Visitation of the Sick 68
Funerals 69
Holy Communion outside Mass 71
Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament 78
Liturgy of the Hours 80
Way of the Cross 83
Holy Week Liturgies 85
Petitions for Deacons from Ancient Liturgies 90
Prayer before Ministering at the Eucharist 91
Prayer after Ministering at the Eucharist 92
Suggestions for Further Reading 93
